pythagorean
/pai,θægə'ri:ən/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to Pythagoras or his teachings: Describes anything connected to the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, his school of thought, or his followers.
- Relating to the Pythagorean theorem: Specifically describes the mathematical relationship in a right-angled triangle, where the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The class studied Pythagorean philosophy, which combined mathematics and mysticism.
- To find the length of the ladder, you need to apply the Pythagorean theorem.
Advanced Usage
- "Pythagorean triple": A set of three positive integers (a, b, c) that satisfy the equation a² + b² = c².
- (3, 4, 5) is the most famous example of a Pythagorean triple.
Variants and Related Words
- Pythagoreanism (n): The philosophical and religious system founded by Pythagoras, emphasizing mathematics, harmony, and the transmigration of souls.
- Pythagoreanism had a significant influence on later Greek thought.
Synonyms
- Pythagoric (adj): An alternative, less common adjective form with the same meaning.
- The Pythagoric brotherhood was a secretive society.
Adjective
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of or relating to Pythagoras or his geometry
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Pythagorean philosophy
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Pythagorean theorem
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